How much does a painter make in Massachusetts?
$57,510a year
Median yearly pay for painters in Massachusetts. That is $27.65 an hour or $4,793 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.65
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,520Median: $57,510Highest 10%: $109,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,520 | $20.92 | |
| 25th | $46,830 | $22.51 | |
| Median | $57,510 | $27.65 | |
| 75th | $70,050 | $33.68 | |
| 90th | $109,900 | $52.81 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $57,820 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $55,040 |
| Worcester, MA | $54,240 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $50,670 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $50,350 |
| Springfield, MA | $49,640 |
| Providence, RI | $44,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for painters.
| 10. Delaware | $58,530 |
| 11. Connecticut | $58,480 |
| 12. Montana | $58,290 |
| 13. Massachusetts | $57,510 |
| 14. Missouri | $57,510 |
| 15. Minnesota | $57,270 |
| 16. Nevada | $56,390 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a painter make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $27.65 ($57,510 a year).
Do painters make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $57,510 against $49,400 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for painter pay?
Massachusetts ranks 13 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays painters the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $57,820 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.